Avaliação do desempenho dos docentes do curso de especialização em ecologia e intervenções ambientais

Abstract

This study proposes to evaluate the quality of teacher performance based on information from the students of the Specialization Course in Ecology and Environmental Operations. Beginning with the assumption that the participation of students as subjects of curricula and learning entitles them to be assessors and partners in the construction of new procedures and, therefore, be involved in changes concerning the performance of teaching institutions. To collect data a questionnaire was used. This questionnaire included 12 variables of docent conduct, divided in two parts: 1- KNOWLEDGE AND DIDACTICS; 2- attitudes and PROCEDURES, and a question about how this course could improve ways of learning. The results indicated the need for teaching staff investments in teaching strategies that corresponds to the needs and interests of students, mainly those related to active learning. The research also pointed out that teachers are concerned in maintaining a good teacher-student relationship, which facilitates learning, and there is a need for simple adjustments to improve the overall performance.